Venelize de Lange from media update talks to Vanessa Baard about building credible corporate communication, preparing effective executive spokespeople and how to navigate a reputational crisis, especially when the path forward is unclear.

Held annually on 1 August and now officially endorsed as a United Nations Ocean Decade Activity, the celebration of Marine Protected Areas (nature reserves of the sea) plays a vital role in protecting the ocean — and ultimately the planet.

As South Africa prepares to commemorate Women's Day on Sunday, 9 August, the Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Institute (CMMI), in partnership with The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa and participating diplomatic missions, has launched The Portraits of Power.

Cotlands has invited all runners, walkers, families and corporate teams to apply as entries officially open for the Cotlands Run to Play Race powered by Old Parks Sports Club.

PinkDrive has recently held its annual Christmas in July fundraiser dinner at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg. Fairy lights and décor aimed to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, reminding guests that the greatest gift anyone can give is the chance to save a life.

Every August, Women's Month gives people an opportunity to celebrate the women shaping a stronger South Africa. It is also a reminder that some of the country's greatest opportunities for economic participation and entrepreneurship lie in sectors that are often overlooked, including the circular economy.

Tiger Brands has announced that it is accelerating the transition to a lower-emissions logistics network with the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks into the Albany bread distribution fleet. 

For years, organisations have invested heavily in protecting themselves against cyberattacks and online misinformation. They are now confronting a different challenge, says Thelma Ngoma-Mavhunga, Senior Communications Specialist at Flow Communications.

This National Play Day, Toys R Us South Africa has enouraged families across the country to take the Pledge to Play, encouraging parents and caregivers to set aside time each day to reconnect through meaningful play.

Publicis Groupe Africa has appointed Jarred Trembath as Head of Influential, Sub-Saharan Africa, to lead the growth and evolution of the group's integrated creator marketing capability across the region.